Denmark recalls Korean instant noodles for being too spicy

Danish food authorities warned noodle lovers that three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea were so hot that they could cause "acute poisoning. The noodles are made by Seoul-based Samyang Foods, one of South Korea’s largest companies, and sold across the globe.

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration said the products contain an overly high dose of capsaicin. Capsaicin is an active ingredient in chili peppers as well as the chemical compound that causes the burning sensation when humans eat peppers. It can also be a neurotoxin and pose a health hazard.